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Communications Manager job at Show Mercy International | Apply Now
Are you looking for NGO jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Communications Manager job at Show Mercy International
About the Organisation
Show Mercy International is a Christian organisation dedicated to transforming lives through love, compassion, and practical action. Our mission is to mobilize, inspire, and empower individuals to live a life on purpose while reaching out in love.
Kaliti, Wakiso, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Communications Manager job at Show Mercy International
Show Mercy International
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Manager
Organisation: Show Mercy International
Duty Station: Kaliiti, Wakiso, Uganda
Job Summary:
We are looking for a born-again Christian communicator who has both the heart and the skill to capture and share stories of God’s transforming power in Uganda. This is not just a desk job— you will be in the field, meeting people, uncovering testimonies, and shaping them into stories that inspire our partners and donors around the world.
If you love storytelling, leadership, and working with a team to make an eternal impact, this could be your place.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Identify and develop compelling, newsworthy stories from across Show Mercy’s programs.
Spend time in the field—visiting programs, outreaches, and communities—to uncover stories and testimonies.
Direct the media team on what photos, videos, and graphics to capture for each story.
Write and edit high-quality stories, updates, newsletters, and donor communications.
Collaborate with both Uganda and USA teams to ensure messaging inspires and connects with partners.
Manage communications workflows, deadlines, and content calendars.
Mentor and provide feedback to the media team, helping them grow in skill and excellence.
Translate Ugandan context into stories that resonate with Western donors.
Maintain consistency of voice and message across all platforms.
Oversee photo and video content organization (using tools such as SmugMug), ensuring proper labeling, categorization, and accessibility for the wider team.
Proactively learn, study, and embody Show Mercy’s mission and values to ensure accurate and inspired storytelling.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Born-again Christian with a strong testimony and heart for ministry.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills (journalism background preferred).
Natural leader with the ability to direct others and manage projects.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep multiple projects moving.
Cross-cultural communication skills—able to understand Ugandan realities while communicating to Western audiences.
Administrative and planning abilities.
Experience with digital asset management tools (e.g., SmugMug, Google Drive, Dropbox).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong general tech-savviness.
Comfortable working both in-office and in the field to gather stories.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, media, or related field.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates should hand-deliver their applications to our base with the following documents:
Application letter
CV
Academic papers
A recommendation letter from your pastor
Directions to our base:
If in Kampala town, go to Namirembe park and board a taxi to Kakiri. Tell the conductor you will get out at “Kumi nanya” (14 in Luganda) stage. From there, take a Boda to Show Mercy at UGX 3,000.
If you’re along the Northern by-pass, get a taxi to Kakiri or one to Wakiso, then board another headed to Kakiri.
NB: All documents listed above are mandatory.
No email applications will be considered.
